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LG12 YXN

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YXN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 109,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Touching steering column- near pedals (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 106,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 101,295 miles

Offside Rear number plate light

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,916 miles

Rear tyres perished (tread wearing unevenly)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,416 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a sharp stone in the tread

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a sharp stone in the tread

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,048 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 54,048 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,556 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LG12 YXN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 YXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG12 YXN registered?

LG12 YXN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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